The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Monday, assigned portfolios to 18 new commissioners after a swearing-in ceremony in Owerri, the state capital.
The governor charged the new commissioners to partner with him to develop the state.
He urged the new Commissioners to see their appointments as a privilege to bring their expertise to bear in the service of the state.
The commissioners and their designations are Prof. EJC Duru, Environment; Dr Prosper Ohayagha Success Obinna, Health; Prof. Sylvester Ifunanya Okorondu, Education; Dr Anthony Christian Mgbeahuruike, Livestock; Kezie Ogaziechi, Land Survey; Rex Anunobi, Transport; Lady Dr Love Ineh, Housing; Hon. Mrs Ruby Emele, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Mr. Simon Ebegbulem, Commerce & Industry.
Others are Chief Dr. Okey Anukwuem, Special Duties; Chief Ford Ozumba, Labour/Productivity; Lady Ann Dozie, Power/Water Resources; Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah, Petroleum; Stanley C Obidiegwu, Special Projects; Dr Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji, Homeland Security/Vigilante Affairs; Dr Elias Emedom, Mines/Solid Minerals; Dr Berth Okorochukwu, Agriculture and Hajia Rabbi Ibrahim, Humanitarian Affairs.
